Draw Circle with Specified Radius using a Distance or Reference Point
- Last UpdatedAug 04, 2026
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Draws a circle with a specified radius using a distance or reference point.
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You are prompted to Specify the centre point or <Circumference>
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Input values in the dimension fields and press Enter or click to identify the centre point of the circle.
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You are then prompted to Specify the radius or <Diameter>
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Input C at the prompt and press Enter.
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You are then prompted to Specify distance or reference point or <Diameter>
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Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify a reference point, with relation to the centre point of the circle.
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You are then prompted to Specify the radius <or Diameter>
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Input a dimensional value in the field and press Enter or click to identify the radius of the circle, with respect to the reference point.
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The circle is drawn and the command ends automatically.
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Throughout the circle creation process you can press ESC to cancel the command. Additional functionality is also available.

Circumference
Press the down arrow key and select Circumference to draw a circle with a specified circumference. Refer to Draw Circle with Two Specified Points for further information.
Diameter
Press the down arrow key and select Diameter to draw a circle with a specified diameter. Refer to Draw Circle with Specified Diameter for further information.
Change reference point
Press the down arrow key and select Change reference point to specify a diameter distance or reference point. Refer to Draw Circle with Specified Diameter using a Distance or Reference Point for further information.

The new NOTE element displays in the Draw Explorer containing a CIRC element.
